We are proponents of elegant innovation, and our Pinch Hand-Stained Collection is exactly what you would expect from a company that transforms the familiar into the extraordinary.

We start off by hand-applying colored dye to virgin leather with a sponge. The dyes are expertly rubbed into the grain of the leather, then burnished on a cloth wheel. After this process takes place, each pair of shoes is carefully inspected to ensure the stain and burnish has a consistent look. A final brushing of the shoe on a hair wheel is performed to achieve a luster finish.

Our Pinch Weekender is a modern take on our iconic penny loafer silhouette, a staple of the Cole Haan brand for decades. First popularizedon Ivy League campuses in the 1950s, the Pinch defines both American style and Cole Haan craftsmanship. The Pinch name is derived from the manner in which a cobbler pinches the leather as it’s sewn together. While the Pinch Weekender preserves this timeless profile, it also features new materials and colors and introduces the crustacean logo, a nod to Cole Haan’s rich New England history rooted in Yarmouth, Maine. Grand.OS, an operating system for the feet, delivers increased cushioning throughout the entire footbed, while a sneaker-like sole and wearable materials combine to make it the single most indispensable weekend shoe.

I really wanted a casual shoe that I can wear that aren't tennis shoes and these are perfect for just that! I'm glad I got the dark blue because they are different but still go with everything. They run the same size as all of my other Cole Haan shoes. I would buy these again!

What is e difference between the pinch weekender & the nantucket shoe they look exactly the same?

A shopper
on Aug 31, 2017

BEST ANSWER:Both the Nantucket Loafer and the Pinch Weekender are crafted with fine materials and have similar fit and styling. Nantucket Loafers are available in a few textile styles while Pinch Weekenders are currently available in leather only. Both styles are textile lined, but the footbed of the Pinch Weekender is stamped with the Pinch Lobster while the Nantucket Loafer sports a nautical flag emblem. Nantucket Loafers are available exclusively in our Outlet stores.

BEST ANSWER:Both the Nantucket Loafer and the Pinch Weekender are crafted with fine materials and have similar fit and styling. Nantucket Loafers are available in a few textile styles while Pinch Weekenders are currently available in leather only. Both styles are textile lined, but the footbed of the Pinch Weekender is stamped with the Pinch Lobster while the Nantucket Loafer sports a nautical flag emblem. Nantucket Loafers are available exclusively in our Outlet stores.